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Yearling Elk  
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yearling.jpg The texture and length of this hair makes it a favorite for tying Humpies and Goofus Bugs.  Due to the age of the animal this immature hair is about half the diameter of a mature Cow Elk.  Only after its second winter does the hair become fully mature.  Yearling Elk has well defined tips which enables the tyer to tie a great range of hair wing flies from 8 - 24.  Plus, it has very good spinning properties.  This medium textured hair is 1½" - 2½" in length.

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Humpy tied by Marv Nolte using Yearling Elk.

  
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